NETsilicon Recognized for Growth Potential and Pioneering Technology Solutions.

Business/Technology Editors

WALTHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 14, 2000

Company Named One of dbusiness.com's "50 to Watch" Emerging Companies

for its Leading Embedded Networking Solutions

NETsilicon, Inc. (Nasdaq: NSIL), the leading provider of networked-enabled microprocessor solutions, today announced that it has been named by dbusiness.com, a leading Internet provider of business intelligence, as one of the "50 to Watch" emerging companies in Boston. NETsilicon offers innovative solutions that enable manufacturers to easily and affordably build network connectivity into their products. The dbusiness.com "50 to Watch" list includes the most dynamic emerging private and public small- to medium-capitalization companies in 18 metropolitan markets.

"The world is in the midst of a profound technology evolution - connecting a plethora of devices to the Internet. Over the next few years, billions of electronic devices - from industrial controls, to medical devices, to fitness equipment - will be connected to the Internet for product monitoring, service and repair, data delivery, feature upgrades and more," said Pete Peterson, president and chief executive officer of NETsilicon. "NETsilicon will be a major catalyst in this next-stage evolution by providing integrated solutions that allow manufacturers to network-enable their products simply and affordably. We are honored to be recognized by dbusiness.com as a leader in shaping today's ever-changing economy."

Noted Tom Maffettone, chief executive officer of dbusiness.com, "As part of our commitment to provide the most comprehensive local B2B news coverage, the `50 to Watch' list is comprised of dynamic companies that have positioned themselves for tremendous growth over the next three months in their markets. These fast-moving companies are changing the economy and have the potential to grow their businesses, be it through additional venture funding, an initial public offering or acquisition."

Each quarter, dbusiness.com unveils its "50 to Watch" list highlighting companies that have defined new standards, attracted significant venture capital investment, forged the most influential business models, and developed products and services that will change business.

NETsilicon's NET+Works(TM) family of embedded networking solutions contains all the necessary hardware and software components to add Internet/Ethernet connectivity to any device. NETsilicon tailors these solutions with industry and device-specific application software - making their solutions "plug-n-work" for a broad array of applications.

About dbusiness.com

dbusiness.com is the leading Internet provider of local business intelligence, including news, e-commerce services, business tools, and investment and research resources for small businesses. Through its 18 local business destination sites in major markets across the United States, dbusiness.com is the nation's only comprehensive business resource tool for small businesses. Visit www.dbusiness.com for breaking local news and in-depth local coverage in: Atlanta; Austin; Dallas; Houston; Texas; Baltimore; Boston; Charlotte/Research Triangle Park, N.C.; Denver; Los Angeles; Minneapolis/St. Paul; Philadelphia; Portland; San Diego; Seattle; Orlando, South Florida; Tampa Bay, FL.; and Washington/Northern Virginia.

About NETsilicon

NETsilicon, Inc. (Nasdaq: NSIL) is the leading provider of integrated system-on-silicon and software solutions that connect electronic devices to the Internet and Ethernet networks. Using NETsilicon's solutions based on the NET+Works(TM) architecture, manufacturers can easily and affordably build network connectivity into their products. Once Internet-enabled, products can be managed, serviced, and accessed from anywhere. By making it easy to network-enable products, NETsilicon helps manufacturers reduce product time to market, lower costs, and free their engineers from the difficult task of integrating multi-vendor networking components. NETsilicon's solutions are used in a broad range of industries including imaging, industrial automation, telecommunications, building controls, security, and point of sale. NETsilicon embedded networking solutions are paving the way for the device-centric networks of tomorrow.

For additional company, product or financial information, please visit the NETsilicon Web site, www.netsilicon.com, send email to [e-mail], or call 800-243-2333. For calls originating outside the US, call 781-647-1234. NETsilicon headquarters is located at 411 Waverley Oaks Road #227, Waltham, MA 02452.

Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters discussed in this news release are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. The forward-looking statements in this release are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results may differ materially due to a variety of factors, including without limitation the company's ability to develop, produce, and market products that incorporate new technology on a timely basis, that are priced competitively and achieve significant market acceptance; higher expenses associated with the development and marketing of new products; changes in product mix; risks of dependence on third-party component suppliers; inventory risks due to shifts in market demand; the presence of competitors with broader product lines and greater financial resources; intellectual property rights and litigation; needs for liquidity; and the other risks detailed from time to time in the company's reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

NETsilicon and NET+Works are trademarks of NETsilicon, Inc. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.